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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Information

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter System State Expected Value Description
Operating Conditions:  Ignition ON
A/C Compressor Clutch Inhibit Reason - Varies The scan tool displays the reason why the activation of the A/C compressor is inhibit.
A/C Compressor Clutch Status A/C Off Disengaged The scan tool displays Engaged or Disengaged depending on the state of the A/C compressor clutch.
A/C On Engaged
A/C Compressor Refrigerant Solenoid Valve Command - Varies The scan tool displays %. The value increases stepwise from 0% to 100% depending the commanded performance of the A/C compressor.
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the A/C evaporator temperature sensor.
A/C High Side Pressure Sensor - Varies The scan tool displays kPa. This is the current pressure of the A/C refrigerant.
A/C Indicator A/C Off Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the A/C mode.
A/C On On
A/C Request Signal A/C Off No The scan tool displays Yes or No depending on the state of the A/C mode.
A/C On Yes
A/C Switch A/C Switch released Inactive The scan tool displays Active or Inactive depending on the state of the A/C switch.
A/C Switch pressed Active
Air Recirculation Door Motor Command - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the desired position of the air recirculation door actuator.
Air Recirculation Door Direction - Varies The scan tool displays Stop, Increase or Decrease. During the movement of the door, the scan tool shows Increase or Decrease depending the movement direction. When the position of the door is reached, the scan tool displays Stop.
Air Recirculation Door Position - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the current position of the air recirculation door actuator.
Air Recirculation LED Air recirculation mode is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the Recirculation mode.
Air recirculation mode is activated On
Air Recirculation Mode Switch Air recirculation switch released Inactive The scan tool displays Active or Inactive depending on the state of the air recirculation mode switch.
Air recirculation switch pressed Active
Air Quality Sensor - 5-95% The scan tool displays %. The value increases with the increasing of the pollution of the ambient air.
Ambient Air Temperature (Filtered) - -40 to +80°C (-40 to + 176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the ambient air temperature sensor.
Air Quality Sensor Indicator - Varies The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the automatic recirculation switch.
Auto HVAC Button Auto HVAC button released Inactive The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the Auto HVAC button.
Auto HVAC button pressed Active
Auto HVAC Indicator Auto mode is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the Auto mode.
Auto mode is activated On
Battery Voltage - 11-14 V The scan tool displays V. This is the current battery voltage.
Blower Motor Speed 1-6 Indicator - Varies The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the blower motor speed indicators.
Blower Motor Speed - 0-100% The scan tool displays % depending on the state of the selected blower motor speed. The value increases stepwise from 0-100% depending the selected speed.
Blower Motor Speed Command - 0-100% The scan tool displays % depending on the state of the selected blower motor speed. The value increases stepwise from 0-100% depending the selected speed.
Blower Motor Switch - Varies The scan tool displays the selected blower motor speed.
Desired Left Duct Temperature - Varies The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the desired temperature at the left duct temperature sensor.
Desired Right Duct Temperature - Varies The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the desired temperature at the right duct temperature sensor.
Desired Left Temperature Motor Door Position - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the desired position of the left temperature actuator.
Desired Right Temperature Motor Door Position - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the desired position of the right temperature actuator.
Engine Coolant Temperature - -40 to +215°C (-40 to +419°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current engine coolant temperature.
Enhanced Defrost Indicator Enhanced defrost mode is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the enhanced defrost mode.
Enhanced defrost mode is activated On
Enhanced Defrost Switch Enhanced defrost switch released Inactive The scan tool displays Active or Inactive depending on the state of the enhanced defrost switch.
Enhanced defrost switch pressed Active
Floor Mode Indicator Floor mode is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the floor mode.
Floor mode is activated On
Floor Mode Switch Floor mode switch released Inactive The scan tool displays Active or Inactive depending on the state of the floor mode switch.
Floor mode switch pressed Active
Front Defrost Indicator Front defrost mode is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the front defrost mode.
Front defrost mode is activated On
Front Defrost Switch Front defrost switch released Inactive The scan tool displays Active or Inactive depending on the state of the front defrost switch.
Front defrost switch pressed Active
HVAC Actuators Supply Voltage - Active The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. Inactive is displayed if there is a malfunction at the actuators supply voltage circuit.
Ignition Voltage - 11-14 V The scan tool displays V. This is the current ignition voltage.
Instrument Panel Vents Indicator Instrument panel vents mode is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the instrument panel vents mode.
Instrument panel vents mode is activated On
Instrument Panel Vents Switch Instrument panel vents switch released Inactive The scan tool displays Active or Inactive depending on the state of the instrument panel vents switch.
Instrument panel vents switch pressed Active
Left Temperature Door Motor Direction - - The scan tool displays Stop, Increase or Decrease. During the movement of the door, the scan tool shows Increase or Decrease depending the movement direction. When the position of the door is reached, the scan tool displays Stop.
Left Temperature Door Position - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the current position of the left temperature actuator.
Left Temperature Knob Position - Varies The scan tool displays °C (°F). This value corresponds to the selected temperature.
Lower Left Duct Air Temperature Sensor - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the lower left duct temperature sensor.
Lower Right Duct Air Temperature Sensor - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the lower right duct temperature sensor.
Mode Door Motor Command - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the desired position of the mode door actuator.
Mode Door Motor Direction - Varies The scan tool displays Stop, Increase or Decrease. During the movement of the door, the scan tool shows Increase or Decrease depending the movement direction. When the position of the door is reached, the scan tool displays Stop.
Mode Door Position - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the current position of the mode door actuator.
Passenger Compartment Air Temperature (Filtered) - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the passenger compartment air temperature sensor.
Passenger Compartment Air Temperature (Unfiltered) - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the passenger compartment air temperature sensor.
Passenger Compartment Humidity - 3-100% The scan tool displays %. This is the current relative humidity level at the windshield temperature and inside moisture sensor.
Passenger Compartment Humidity Sensor Temperature - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the humidity sensing element temperature sensor.
Rear Defogger Indicator Rear defogger is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the rear defogger.
Rear defogger is activated On
Rear Defogger Status Rear defogger is deactivated Off The scan tool displays On or Off depending on the state of the rear defogger.
Engine running/Rear defogger is activated On
Rear Defogger Switch Rear defogger switch released Inactive The scan tool displays Active or Inactive depending on the state of the rear defogger switch.
Rear defogger switch pressed Active
Right Mode Door Motor Direction - Varies The scan tool displays Stop, Increase or Decrease. During the movement of the door, the scan tool shows Increase or Decrease depending the movement direction. When the position of the door is reached, the scan tool displays Stop.
Right Mode Door Motor Position - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the current position of the air inlet door actuator.
Right Temperature Door Motor Direction - Varies The scan tool displays Stop, Increase or Decrease. During the movement of the door, the scan tool shows Increase or Decrease depending the movement direction. When the position of the door is reached, the scan tool displays Stop.
Right Temperature Door Motor Position - Varies The scan tool displays Counts. This is the current position of the right temperature door actuator.
Right Temperature Knob Position - Varies The scan tool displays °C (°F). This value corresponds to the selected temperature.
Sun Azimuth - -180 to +180° The scan tool displays °. This is the current angle in the horizontal plane between the sun and the vehicle driving direction.
Sun Elevation - 0-90° The scan tool displays °. This is the current angle in the vertical sun height.
Sunload - 0-1 200 W/m2 The scan tool displays W/m2 . This is the current sun heat intensity.
Upper Left Duct Air Temperature Sensor - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the upper left duct temperature sensor.
Upper Right Duct Air Temperature Sensor - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the upper right duct temperature sensor.
Windshield Temperature - -40 to +80°C (-40 to +176°F) The scan tool displays °C (°F). This is the current temperature at the windshield temperature sensor.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Control Module Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control Description
A/C Indicator The HVAC control module illuminates the A/C indicator when commanded from the scan tool.
A/C Switch This control function simulates the state of the A/C switch.
Air Recirculation Door The HVAC control module commands the recirculation actuator stepwise from outside air to recirculation and back again.
Air Recirculation LED The HVAC control module illuminates the Air Recirculation indicator when commanded from the scan tool.
Air Recirculation Mode Switch When On is selected, the HVAC control module commands the air recirculation door from outside air to recirculation. When Off is selected, the HVAC control module commands the air recirculation door from recirculation to outside air.
Auto HVAC Indicator The HVAC control module illuminates the Auto indicator when commanded from the scan tool.
Blower Motor Speed 1-6 Indicator The HVAC control module illuminates the appropriate blower speed indicator when commanded from the scan tool.
Blower Motor Speed Command The HVAC control module commands the blower motor stepwise from 0% to 100% and back again.
Enhanced Defrost Indicator The HVAC control module illuminates the enhanced defrost indicator when commanded from the scan tool.
Floor Mode Indicator The HVAC control module illuminates the floor mode indicator when commanded from the scan tool.
HVAC Actuators Learn The HVAC control module executes the Motor Learn Routine when commanded from the scan tool.
HVAC Afterblow Configuration This control function disables and enables the afterblow configuration.
Left Temperature Door Motor Direction When Increase is selected, the left temperature door position increases stepwise. When Decrease is selected, the left temperature door position decreases stepwise.
Mode Door Motor Command The HVAC control module commands the mode actuator stepwise from defrost to floor and back again.
Mode Door Position When Floor is selected, the HVAC control module commands the mode actuator to the floor position. When Defrost is selected, the HVAC control module commands the actuator to the defrost position.
Rear Defogger The HVAC control module commands the rear defogger On and Off.
Rear Defogger Indicator The HVAC control module commands the rear defogger indicator On and Off.
Right Temperature Door Motor Direction When Increase is selected, the right temperature door position increases stepwise. When Decrease is selected, the right temperature door position decreases stepwise.